HeyRuaHow to say “cow dung” in Irish
- Irish:
- buachar
- English:
- cow dung
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BOO-uh-khur” /ˈbˠuəxəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- buachair, an bhuachair (e.g. boladh an bhuachair, the smell of the cow dung)
What does “buachar” mean?
- cow dung
- The droppings or dung of cattle, especially cows.Also: dung, cow manure, cow pat, manure.
“Buachar” with the article
Here is buachar after the article (an t-alt).
an buachar
the cow dung
No change after an
“Buachar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buachar, the Irish word for cow dung.
Bhí buachar ar fud an chlóis.
There was cow dung all over the yard.
Sheas sé sa bhuachar gan amharc.
He stepped in the cow dung without looking.
Glan an buachar de do bhuataisí.
Clean the cow dung off your boots.
Bhí boladh an bhuachair láidir sa pháirc.
The smell of the dung was strong in the field.
Leathann na feirmeoirí buachar ar an talamh.
The farmers spread cow dung on the land.
Bhí mo bhróga clúdaithe i mbuachar.
My shoes were covered in cow dung.
Is maith an leasú é buachar do na prátaí.
Cow dung is good fertiliser for the potatoes.
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Cow dung in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cow dung?
The Irish for cow dung is buachar (pronounced “BOO-uh-khur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce buachar in Irish?
Buachar is said like “BOO-uh-khur” (IPA /ˈbˠuəxəɾˠ/).
Does buachar have a plural?
No plural form is given for buachar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does buachar change to bhuachar or mbuachar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buachar becomes mo bhuachar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuachar (eclipsis).
How is 'buachar' different from 'aoileach'?
'Buachar' is specifically cow dung, while 'aoileach' is farmyard manure in general, often mixed with straw and used as fertiliser.
